Significant state funding has been allocated to pedestrian safety and water infrastructure projects in Bucks County, according to an announcement from Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-178), Rep. K.C. Tomlinson (R-18), and Rep. Joe Hogan (R-142).
Through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, several municipalities will receive support for transportation improvements. Bensalem Township is set to get $285,397 for replacing an aging bridge on Newport Mews Drive. Northampton Township will receive more than $1.1 million to complete phase 3 of the Village of Richboro Sidewalk initiative, which aims to enhance walkability and safety for residents. Warwick Township is being awarded $825,394 for pedestrian infrastructure improvements along Almshouse Road.
Additional grants have been approved through the CFA’s PA Small Water and Sewer Program for various local projects: Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority will receive $178,500 for an emergency backup generator at Forest Glen Pump Station #2; Northampton Township will get $364,027 for a basin retrofit at Tanner Estates; Northampton Bucks County Municipal Authority is granted $496,664 for a sewer lateral lining project; Middletown Township receives $278,370 for drainage work on Richardson Avenue; and Lower Southampton Township gets $259,182 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation at Station ‘C’.
Senator Farry stated: “I am committed to supporting the safety of our communities and am pleased we were able to secure the funding for these important projects that will create safer neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for our residents.”
Representative Marcell added: “These projects address specific needs in our communities by improving infrastructure and upgrading essential systems. I was glad to work with Sen. Farry to support these initiatives and help secure funding that will enhance safety and add to our quality of life across Bucks County.”
Rep. Tomlinson commented: “I was happy to work with Sen. Farry on this. This project was a must, given that this bridge gives access to and from a development. These repairs will ensure that roughly 300 residents will be able to go to and from their homes.”
Rep. Hogan said: “By working together, Sen. Farry and I were able to secure these funds. These projects are going to save the local taxpayer and ratepayer money while improving our critical sewer and stormwater infrastructure for safer and healthier communities.”
According to officials, these water infrastructure upgrades are intended to improve stormwater management and sewer reliability in order to ensure long-term sustainability in local areas.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority operates as an independent agency within Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development.
